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Schulmuseum Thurgau

The Schulmuseum Thurgau in Amriswil (Switzerland) is housed in a school building built in 1846 in rammed-earth (pisé) construction and documents around 200 years of Thurgau elementary school history. The permanent exhibition includes an authentically furnished historic classroom from the 1920s as well as a collection of around 40,000 objects on the development of the Swiss school system. The museum offers museum-educational programmes for school classes, guided tours and workshops as well as changing exhibitions. A biodiverse outdoor area with a learning garden and barbecue area completes the offer.

Families and Kids

The museum offers museum-educational programmes for school classes from kindergarten to secondary school, including interactive modules such as a historic 1920s classroom lesson, a history laboratory and workshops in the learning garden. Guided tours and workshops can be booked for groups and families.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons from 14:00 to 17:00. Guided tours for school classes and groups are possible at any time by prior arrangement.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
schulmuseum.ch
Email
info@schulmuseum.ch
Address
Weinfelderstrasse 127, 8580 Amriswil

Access

Nearby stops

  • Amriswil, Mühlebach250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
40m
Zürich HB
1h 10m
Zug
1h 43m
Chur
1h 54m
Olten
2h 7m

FAQ

  • Is individual admission to the museum free of charge?
    Yes, individual admission is free of charge. Fees apply only for guided tours and other booked offers.
  • Can school classes and groups visit outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours for school classes and groups are possible at any time by prior arrangement, also outside the regular opening hours.
  • Is the museum closed during the winter period?
    Yes, the museum is closed from mid-December to the end of January each year.
  • Can the museum be reached by public transport?
    The bus line 943 (Amriswil–Bischofszell) stops at the Mühlebach station, about a one-minute walk from the museum.
  • Are there parking facilities at the museum?
    Yes, parking spaces for cars and buses are available at the museum.

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